What got you into music, and if you had not gotten into music what would you be doing today? Music has been a huge part of my family since I was a child. My Dad was a great singer and my Mother played a bit of piano, and my Aunt Bridie taught music. I have six brothers and sisters, and we all took piano lessons and played a band instrument. And in fact, we had a family singing group; we use to perform on variety concerts, at old-folks homes and on benefit/charity events. So, music is in my blood. And I had several terrific teachers along the way who were great inspirations. From the age of 13 to 18 my percussion teacher was Don Wherry, a major force in Canadian New Music and improvisation. He turned me on to so much music – Stravinsky, Steve Reich, Miles Davis and lots of very contemporary improvisors, like NEXUS and Cecil Taylor.
Interview with Bill Brennan
Interview with Bill Brennan
Interview with Bill Brennan
What got you into music, and if you had not gotten into music what would you be doing today? Music has been a huge part of my family since I was a child. My Dad was a great singer and my Mother played a bit of piano, and my Aunt Bridie taught music. I have six brothers and sisters, and we all took piano lessons and played a band instrument. And in fact, we had a family singing group; we use to perform on variety concerts, at old-folks homes and on benefit/charity events. So, music is in my blood. And I had several terrific teachers along the way who were great inspirations. From the age of 13 to 18 my percussion teacher was Don Wherry, a major force in Canadian New Music and improvisation. He turned me on to so much music – Stravinsky, Steve Reich, Miles Davis and lots of very contemporary improvisors, like NEXUS and Cecil Taylor.